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Located 23 miles north of I-15 on Excelsior Mine Road (use the Cima Road Exit).
Not much to look at, did see cattle. Has a bathroom and nice camping spots. To windy for us
This is a beautiful and solitary campground in the Kingston mountains on BLM lands. It is not near Big Bear as the improper name suggests.
Relatively well equipped for a remote camp. Vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and lantern hooks. Four total sites and excellent access. You will most likely be alone. Night time lights from Vegas show behind one of the mountains. Can be windy, but worth the experience. Come prepared and be well supplied
This is not the SDNHM Horse springs campsite as the map label shows. It is a BLM campsite called Horse Thief Camp
Great place to get away from everything... and I mean everything. I enjoyed the peace and solitude, and no lights of human civilization at night. The road in was paved quite a few years ago, and is 'mostly' asphalt now, though I'd go slow if I was in a low-clearance vehicle because it hasn't been kept up in quite a while. The campground was quiet, clean, and peaceful. Pit toilets and no water, but the campsites have tables and were nice and clean. It can get very windy, and quite cold at night during the winter. Lots of day hiking opportunites within a few miles. If you drove in from the I15, consider driving west to Tecopa (and the China Date Ranch) to exit. It's a much longer route, but was graded and in good condition when I was there. I did it in a 2-wheel drive Nissan pickup.
Calm and peaceful escape from the city. The road from the highway is good, though damaged spots exist. The pit toilet was clean. Three spots are close to the toilet, one is quite far. Table and fire ring at each site. No water. We saw some big spiders and heard the coyotes. We appreciated that they even installed banana hangers to protect our produce. It seems like those who use this place take care of it so please travel lightly and respect the space.
Free camp spot with pit toilet pack it in and pack it out. Tables and fire pit are also available. About 4 sites 1st come gets the site.
